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Fort Calhoun

1st November 1834

Genl C. Gratiot

Chief Engineer

Washington D.C.

Sir

I have the honor to report that the operations of the Engineer Department at this place for the past month, have consisted in the reception & proper distribution of Materials for the Work. It is believed that the whole quantity of stone called for this year, will have been received before the end of the current month. When is not otherwise directed, operations will be suspended for the Winter, & the Force discharged.

I remain Sir

Very respectfully

Your Obt Servt

R. E. Lee

Lt. Engs

The Chesapeake in her way to Washn last Wednes (29th) would not allow herself to be boarded & consequently the Drawing could not be returned, I will endeavor to get it aboard tomorrow.